John Erwin's Death: The Berryville, Ark., Progress says of John Erwin's death: A sudden death from heart disease occurred in Polo township at Fred High's resident, Saturday evening. John Erwin, a nurseryman from Exeter, MO, drove up to Mr. High's gate and got out of his buggy. A few moments later Mr. High notice that he had fallen down and ran to his assistance. He mumbled a few words about being killed and was dead in a few moments. Mr. High represented Erwin's nursery in this county. Deceased was 54 yeas old and was highly respected citizen of Exeter. His remains were shipped there Sunday evening for burial.

April 4, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Cassville, MO

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